DI Clare Mackay and her team are back with a bang!

When a young man turn up dead and others are being injured Clare and her team must race to find the truth before anyone else gets hurt.

A great read which I couldn't put down, having read all the books in the series I cannot wait for the next one.

4 stars

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for this arc

Thanks to Marion and NetGalley for allowing me to read Dead Man’s Shoes before the publication date.
This is the latest book in the D.I. Clare MacKay series but it can be read as a standalone book.
It is an easy read whilst also being a page turner.
Marion’s down to earth style of writing mixes sarcasm and dry humour.
With only days to go, Clare’s team have to plan an operation to catch the Choker.
When the body of a young man is found with strangulation marks, Clare is adamant that this is not the M.O. of the choker. She faces a difficult time convincing her bosses, who have their own agenda.
Meanwhile she struggles to balance the demands of her work with the increasing needs of family.

A good and entertaining crime investigation. I enjoyed the friendliness of the police officers and their positive team work.
I have received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.

This was a strong ninth book in the Detective Clare Mackay series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from the previous eight books. Marion Todd has a strong writing style and was invested in the characters overall. It left me wanting to read more especially with how tense the situation was.

The latest in the Clare MacKay series, a journey I've undertaken from the very first book.
This series has never ceased to entertain and this book is no exception to that having grabbed my attention and kept it to the very end.
As in keeping with previous ones, as well as the main thrust of the investigation into the crime or crimes as the case may be, we again learn more about all of the recurring main characters. This book could be read as a one off and it wouldn't cause an issue to thew reader but if it is your first, I'm certain you'll very soon be wanting to read others.
Thanks again to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC in return for an unbiased review
Here's to the next instalment from Ms Todd.

DI Clare Mackay is alerted that a serial killer will be in her area. It is a huge task to man all the areas that seem likely for the killer to use.
Meanwhile, a body turns up shortly after, and Clare does not believe that the serial killer is responsible for this killing. She might be wrong, but her instincts are almost always right.

I did enjoy this book. The investigation was split into two, with a manhunt and a killing.
I like the team that Clare has, and the banter between her and Chris.
Clare's homelife is also not easy, as when there is a big case, she doesn't have time for her partner.

Cannot wait for the next in the series, this one was fast paced and riveting.

Thanks to Netgalley and Canelo for the opportunity to read this book.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

Great installment in the Clare Mackay series. i love catching up with all of these characters each year. A very satisfying epilogue. I've just now realized, though, that I have no idea what the title refers to: "shoes" had nothing to do with the story. Oh well, doesn't really matter. I did figure out most of the mystery, and you probably will too, which doesn't detract from an entertaining (as always) story. A quick, one sitting read.

Another great read from Marion Todd. As soon as you finish reading one of these books in the series of DI Claire Mackay, you’re ready for the next.
This book was difficult to put down. The pace of the story is a page turner … as your brain tries to “Work it out” by the time you get half way or three quarters through the book. You can’t. Marion’s writing keeps you gripped to the end.
Grab this book as soon as you can, get comfy in your chair as you settle in for a wonderful read.

3.5* rounded up.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. Here Clare's team is part of an attempt to catch a serial killer who has travelled up from the north of England called 'The Choker'. I found this rather slow to get going, and the narrative also suffered a bit from the focus regularly switching between the Choker and other cases which cropped up. The idea that a serial killer would ask for tips on gay hookup places on the dark web seemed a bit unlikely - surely you can just find that information on the regular internet easily.

This is a strong series, but I'm not sure this is one of my favourites.

Will DI Clare Mackay end up with blood on her hands? A young man is found dead near a nightclub. He has marks on his neck, the signature of the Choker, a killer who has been targeting gay men across the country. Now, it seems he's in DI Clare Mackay’s territory! Great read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It had great suspense, intriguing, action, murder, mystery, serial killers, a fantastic who done it and some crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Great to be back with Clare , Chris, the DCI (or Al) and Jim. Good old Jim.
Clare is really quite busy in this one, it feels like a lot going on, whilst she's not only dealing with several crimes, but home life too.
Having listened to a few of these on audio, I heard the whole going being narrated in my head, and it was very enjoyable, brings the characters to life.
Great pacing, interesting crime, and nice to catch up with life having moved on a bit for all our characters.
Looking forward to the next installment as always.